Justification of the Course:

The Basic First Aid Course complies with the minimum requirements for basic safety training and instruction for all seafarers, in accordance with Regulation VI/1, Section A-VI/1 and Table A-VI/1-3, of the amended STCW '78 Convention and its Training Code. All seafarers employed or hired on board a ship must know the basic principles of first aid, as these are part of their comprehensive training; and will allow you to handle aspects related to medical emergencies with skills.

COURSE CONTENT:

• Introduction.
• General Principles.
• Body structures and functions.
• Victim of poisoning.
• Unconscious victim.
• Reanimation.
• Bleeding.
• Shock management.
• Burns and scalds.
• Accidents caused by electricity.
• Rescue and transport of the victim.
• Etc.

DURATION OF THE COURSE:

17 hours (2 days).

CERTIFICATION:

An Authorized certificate will be granted by the Maritime Authority of Panama (AMP).